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inaugural
adjective
noun
serving to set in motion
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adjective
serving to set in motion
“the magazine's inaugural issue”
adjective
occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
“the President's inaugural address”
noun
the ceremonial induction into a position
“the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration”
noun
an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
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the magazine's inaugural issue
the initiative phase in the negotiations
an initiatory step toward a treaty
his first (or maiden) speech in Congress
the liner's maiden voyage
the President's inaugural address
an inaugural ball
the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration
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